William Canfield voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana
Signed by Governor Phil Scott
Title: Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana
Title: Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes an individual 21 years of age or older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, effective July 1, 2018.
Authorizes possession of no more than 1 ounce of marijuana, 2 mature marijuana plants, and 4 immature marijuana plants for an individual who is 21 or older (Sec. 4).
Prohibits the consumption of marijuana in public and anywhere using a lighted tobacco product or substitute tobacco product (Sec. 4).
Establishes new civil penalties, court diversion, and the Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program for 18- to 20-year-olds found in possession of marijuana and delinquency proceedings for those under the age of 18 (Sec. 4).
Authorizes landlords to prohibit their tenants from possessing, consuming or cultivating marijuana on their property (Sec. 4).
Prohibits more than 2 mature and 4 immature marijuana plants in any dwelling unit regardless of how many individuals aged 21 or older live there (Sec. 7).
Requires marijuana plants to be secured in an enclosure and screened from public view (Sec. 7).
Specifies that anyone aged 21 or older who knowingly enables the consumption of marijuana by an individual under the age of 21 may be subject to a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years (Sec. 8).
Prohibits the manufacture of concentrated marijuana by chemical extraction using butane or hexane unless the individual or entity is authorized as a registered marijuana dispensary (Sec. 10).
Prohibits being impaired by marijuana while driving, even if the impairment resulted from the consumption of second-hand marijuana smoke (Sec. 13).
Establishes civil monetary penalties for consuming or having an open container of marijuana in a motor vehicle (Sec. 14).
Specifies that an individual caught consuming marijuana in a vehicle while a minor is present will be subject to an additional fine of up to $500 for a 1st offense, $750 for a 2nd offense, and $1,000 for any subsequent offense (Sec. 15).
Specifies that it is a misdemeanor to consume marijuana or tobacco in a licensed child care center while children are present, subject to a fine of up to $500 for a 1st offense, $750 for a 2nd offense, and $1,000 for any subsequent offense (Sec. 16).
Title: Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana
Title: Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana
Title: Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana